Pan-Seared Salmon with Miso-Ginger Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Tender salmon fillets glazed with a savory miso-ginger sauce, pan-seared to perfection with a caramelized finish. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, white miso paste, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp sake
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced scallions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, and 1 tbsp sake until smooth and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and place skin-side down in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip the salmon carefully and cook the other side for 2 minutes. Lower the heat to medium, brush the miso-ginger glaze generously over the salmon, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the glaze is shiny and slightly caramelized.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon to plates and sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions before serving.